How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Sandia Heights, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Sandia Heights, NM is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Sandia Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Sandia Heights.
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Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 16 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
77 m · 13 sec · Bismark Hills Way
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Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Safelite Road Northeast
1418 ft · 48 sec · Safelite Road Northeast
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Continue on Safelite Boulevard Northeast
1088 ft · 34 sec · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto US 550
1.8 mi · 3 min · US 550
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 556: Tramway Road, Roy Avenue
1750 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Tramway Road Northeast
5 mi · 8 min · Tramway Road Northeast
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Continue on Tramway Boulevard Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Tramway Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Live Oak Road Northeast
1821 ft · 1 min · Live Oak Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Live Oak Lane Northeast
158 m · 23 sec · Live Oak Lane Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Live Oak Lane Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Sandia Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
7.54 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Sandia Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Sandia Heights?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Corrales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Enchanted Hills and 9.3 miles from Sandia Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.91 one way or $5.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Sandia Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Corrales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corrales.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Sandia Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.44 mi (20.02 km).
#1 Enchanted Hills
This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3367600, -106.5929600 |
| Altitude | 1500 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandia Heights
Situated in the high desert foothills of Bernalillo County at an elevation of 6135 feet, this community lies along the western slopes of the Sandia Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1769900, -106.4914100 |
| Altitude | 1870 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandia Heights (-106.49141, 35.17699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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